Power of attorney

Probably no legal experts here..was just trying to see if anyone had experience here..chap i work with wife has a mum with early dementia..her sister with p.o.a. has decided to help herself to all the money.Legal or not?

https://www.gov.uk/report-concern-about-attorney-deputy

they can complain to the office of public guardian who issue p.o.a and they will investigate

Thanks terry..kinda a weird situation..i ll pass on your advice..the poa are literally helping themselves and saying they can t be touched..

She obviously thinks POA means she can do what she wants with the money, she can't.

if it was done properly an separate person is named who would oversee that this sort of **** cant happen, is there another person named? the p.o a must keep proper records of how things are being managed to enable

the office of public guardian to inspect

know a very respectable person

got 3 years porridge for about 180k

Blimey. Have the Quakers put their prices up.

She won't get away with this!

Unless her money is in a biscuit tin, it will obviously be held in her bank or other financial institution.

If she hasn't already done so, she must meet with a personal banker of the lady, who will oversee the account and continue to make scheduled payments
and clear any cheques signed by her having achieved that authority.

Initially she would have to be seen, with her sister, so that she can confirm that is her wishes.

Otherwise she can't act until it is proven that the lady is no longer capable.

Other than normal domestic costs she can only spend small amounts for family gifts.

The bank will simply not allow for the drawing down of substantial amounts.

Presumably she may end up in a care home and her funds must be in place to cover this expense.

If and when her funds are exhausted, the state will continue to cover this expense.

They will be far from impressed if they see that the lady's funds have been misappropriated.

This will be the point at which she will be brought to book, and deservedly so!

The Office of the Public Guardian, who issues the authority) will not allow this. Counts as fraud and if convicted, she will be rewarded with a nice long holiday in one of Her Majesty's hotels! And she will realise that before checking in she should of changed her nationality and become a Lebanese!

Your work colleague's wife needs to establish if there is a will.

If not, she should be encouraged to see a solicitor, while she is still 'compos mentis'.

Also, forgive me but, reading your opening comment, it isn't clear whether you are referring to his wife's sister, or to the mother's sister!

Whoever it is, I find it very strange that they would speak of their intentions!

Thanks everyone..very much appreciated..will show my workmate this..the greedy side deserve whats coming..the lady in question is worth a bit...my workmates wife has offered to take care of her mum for love...poa bitch has said her daughter will care for her for the same as care home 5k a month....and theres more....the will is 3 equal shares to the ladies offspring..thanks for your knowledge..sharper minds

It can be contested at anytime. When my father was diagnosed with dementia, i obtained joint poa with my sister. You can't go spending money like it's your own. Look tell your workmate not to be scared of upsetting anyone, family or not.

Thanks ..my workmates mrs is obviously salt of the earth and this will be resolved..her sister has pushed even her too far..caused more than just a rift ..i can show him this and then its up to them how they act..i advised let them hang themselves for a month or so.

Lady faye thanks for your input..the mother has 3 offspring..eldest poa...

Greed always raises its ugly head.